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Conversation with an Advocate: Making a Difference for Youth with Mental Health Needs in New Mexico
Episode 3 • 30th October 2025 • Conversations about Youth Mental Health in New Mexico • NM-ABC Program
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In this podcast, Gay Finlayson (parent, advocate, professional) reflects about her journey advocating for pediatric mental health services. She shares tips for others who want to make a difference, and reflects about the changes she’s witnessed in New Mexico. She also emphasizes the need to broaden our awareness of how neurodevelopmental disorders and behavioral health concerns overlap, so that systems can provide effective services.

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